Waldbühne 2005: French Night
The Waldbühne in Berlin, one of the most appealing outdoor amphitheatres on the European continent, is the home of the Berliner Philharmoniker's summer concerts. With over 20.000 in attendance, they are some of the most popular classical music concerts in the world. This year Simon Rattle conducts the Berliner Philharmoniker and the extraordinary pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque. The French born Labèque sisters are known not only for the seamlessness of their playing, but also for their superlative musicianship and extraordinary scope of repertoire.
Berlioz: Overture "Le carnaval romain", op. 9; Debussy: Prélude à l'aprés-midi d´un faune; Dukas: Der Zauberlehrling; Poulenc: Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra; Saint-Saens: Le carneval des animaux; Ravel: Boléro; Satie: Gymnopédie Nr. 1;...